Andrea Myers AchiAfrica and Byzantium (Hardcover)

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Discover a groundbreaking exploration of art, culture, and connection in Africa and Byzantium—a richly illustrated volume that redefines the story of the medieval world. This remarkable publication brings to light the deep and often overlooked artistic relationships between the African continent and the Byzantine Empire.

Featuring over 170 extraordinary works of art, the book spans a wide range of mediums, including mosaics, sculptures, pottery, metalwork, luxury objects, panel paintings, and religious manuscripts. It highlights the creative brilliance of regions such as Nubia, Egypt, and Ethiopia, showcasing how these powerful African kingdoms played a vital role in shaping artistic and cultural exchanges across the Mediterranean.

With expert scholarship and stunning new photography—many works rarely or never seen before—Africa and Byzantium reveals Africa’s central place in global trade networks and cultural development during late antiquity. It offers a fresh, more inclusive perspective on history, celebrating Africa as a dynamic, multiethnic hub of innovation, spirituality, and artistic excellence.

Perfect for art lovers, historians, and curious readers alike, this book is both an eye-opening academic resource and a visually captivating collector’s piece.